Displeasingness

/dɪsˈplɛzɪŋnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being displeasing.

Etymology

From displeasing plus the noun-forming suffix -ness. This creates an abstract noun expressing the essence or quality of the adjective.

Kelly Says

The '-ness' suffix is incredibly productive in English—we can add it to almost any adjective to name its quality, which means English speakers are constantly creating new abstract nouns without even thinking about it!

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